Top 20 world-ranking best Japanese universities for international students

Our parents teach us from childhood in the best educational institutions for our educated life and better future. From childhood, we all students give priority to the best for getting an education. Japan is a country where all universities provide good education. Because Japanese universities teach practically, students can understand every part of the section.

Do you know the names of the best universities for international students in Japan? Also how do you know which is the best university? By looking at a university’s rankings, you can understand whether the university in your choice list is the best. We will answer your unknown questions. Also, you will get some other information which will be very useful for you.

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Reason to study in Japan

There are thousands of reasons to study in Japan. But I will share some top list reasons below:

Japan is improving greatly in its math and science education. Japan is on the OESD list for this. Japan ranked on the OECD list, with an average score of 533 in 2022.
International students work part-time jobs in Japan to support their studies. In Japan, about 67% of people engaged in privately funded part-time work. International students can earn up to ¥59,000 monthly by doing this job.
You can study in Japan with a good quality scholarship compared to other countries.
Lack of any political noise, crime, and violence in Japan. Japan’s top 10 safest cities are Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Nara, Furano, Okinawa, Wakkanai, Rishiri, Monbetsu, and Betsukai.
Japan is also known for its historical sites. In 2021, 25 Japanese sites are on the World Heritage list by UNESCO. Besides, Japan’s most beautiful cherry blossoms will catch anyone’s eye.
The weather and climate of Japan is temperate. Japan’s climate is unpolluted, so the incidence of disease is low.
The Japanese always maintain hygiene while cooking food. So their meals are healthy and delicious. Japanese people’s chopsticks are used for eating food. This thing is more attractive to others.

Top 10 best public Japanese university

Bangladeshi families tend to be middle-class or upper-middle-class. Very few families have a lot of money, so many Bangladeshi students put public Japanese universities first in the list below. We have provided the best public universities for your convenience.

Institute Name	Town	Country Rank	QS Ranking 2025	World Rank	International Student population	populer Subject
The University of Tokyo	Tokyo	1	32	84	Approximately 4,283	Science, Arts and Science, medicine, engineering, law, letters, agriculture, pharmaceutical Science, and economics
Kyoto University	Kyoto	2	50	136	Approximately 2,715	Science, medicine, engineering, law, letters, agriculture, pharmaceutical Science, economics, education
Osaka University	Suita	4	86	338	Approximately 2,611	Science, medicine, letters, engineering, law and economics
Tohoku University	Sendai	5	107	349	Approximately 1,780	Science, Arts and letters, medicine, engineering, law, agriculture, education, pharmacy and pharmaceutical Science, economics, dentistry, engineering
Hokkaido University	Sapporo	6	173	374	Approximately 2,104	Science, engineering, environmental science, medicine, computer science, economics, Art and Design, Business, Psychology, Environment Science, and Liberal
University Of Tsukuba	Tsukuba	8	377	396	Approximately 2,500	Science, engineering, environmental science, medicine, computer science, economics, Art and Design, Business, Psychology, Environment Chemistry, Robotics, Liberal Arts and Social Scienc
Nagoya University	Nagoya	9	152	403	Approximately 2,270	Pharmacy, Environment Chemistry, Botany, Genetics, Material Science, Nuclear engineering, Robotics, Economics
Kyushu University	Fukuoka	10	419	167	Approximately 2,500	Engineering, Science, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Microbiology, Oceanography, Geology, Liberal arts, Art & Design,
Tokyo Institute Of Technology	Tokyo	12	505	84	Approximately 1800+	Science, Condensed Matter Physics, Nuclear Engineering, Robotics, Pharmacy, Nanotechnology, environmental science, Computer Science

According to information obtained by Erudera News, the Japanese government is considering raising public university tuition fees for international students by 20% from 535,800 yen, creating financial problems for them.

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Top 10 best private Japanese university

Many students want to study in private universities instead of getting a chance in public universities in Japan. Those who can afford to study in private universities usually keep these private universities in their list of choices. Below is a list of some of the best private universities for them

Institute Name	Town	Country rank	World Rank	International undergraduate/graduate Tuition fees (BDT)
Keio University	Tokyo	3	246	714,127.095
Waseda University	Tokyo	7	388	874,441.341
Ritsumeikan University	Tokyo	11	444	689,169.590
Nihon University	Tokyo	16	735	553,901
Meiji University	Tokyo	17	788	767,444.5672
Kindai University	Higashiosaka	20	1007	946,369
Chuo University	Hachioji	22	1091	823,381.67
Doshisha University	Kyoto	24	1102	582,298.37
Hosei University	Tokyo	25	1106	586,016.75
Sophia University	Tokyo	27	1117	644,395.3216

According to the report of The PIE, the number of international students in Japan was increasing by 20% in 2023.

Scholarships and Financial Aid for International Students in Japan

Scholarships make studying in a country much more accessible. In Japan, there are many types of scholarships the country provides; among them, the top 5 scholarships in Japan are named:

Scholarship Name	Research students (BDT)	Masters courses (BDT)	Doctoral courses (BDT)
MEXT	104,220.87	104,949.69	105,678.501
JASSO	X	34,983.228 per month	34,983.228 per month
Honjo Foundation Scholarship	X	145,763.45 for 1 or 2 years	145,763.45 for 1 or 2 years
JASSO scholarship	X	34,920.923 per month	34,920.923 per month
Japan foundation UNA	X	87,148.48 up to 24 Per month	87,148.48 up to 24 Per month

Admission Requirements and Process for International Students

If you want to get admission to a university in Japan, you will need the following information:

You must complete 12 years ( HSC certificate) of formal education before applying to study in Japan.

You will need these certificates to study in Japan, such as International Baccalaureate, Abitur, Baccalaureat, or GCE A-Level.
Proof of English Proficiency Test (IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, DET) or any other proficiency test required.
Showing certificate of proof score of EJU examination. For international students, design this Japanese test.
You will pass the JLPT N2-N1.
Your bank statements should show. If there is no bank statement of the parents, any one of the family members should show it. Although it is better to show the father or mother’s bank statement.

Documents for admission

Completed application
Passport (Copy & photos)
JLPT N2-N1 certificate.
EJU certificate.
English proficiency test certificates.
Payment receipt
Motivation letter
Academic essay

Job opportunities in Japan for international students

Japan ranks as the third largest economy and continues to expand after World War II. According to The Daily Star news, international students studying in Japan can work 28 hours per week. In contrast, unlike many famous places like Toronto, New York, London, and Singapore, Tokyo’s annual income is much higher. After studying in Japan, If you want to work in this country, your job opportunities are endless. Those who graduate from Japanese universities often the students receive job offers from different companies. The salary of those who get jobs in Japan is very high, giving you a luxurious life. Below are some job salaries:

Occupation	Average annual salary (BDT)
IT and software	5,863,334.76
Engineering	3,803,988.75
Accounting and Finance	4,737,321.115
Human Management	3,273,288.08
Hospitality	1,847.551
Sales and Marketing	4,824,457.522
Healthcare	1,752,250
Teaching	2,536,284.0248

Conclusion

The decision to study in Japan is enough to change your life. Additionally, every year, along with Bangladeshi students, millions of foreigners go to Japan for education. In a news report 2023, the Japanese government announced that they would receive 400,000 international students in Japan by 2033 due to economic growth in their own country.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, public or private universities?

In Japan, public universities are given more status than private universities. They are also ahead in terms of QS, country, and world ranking.

What is the most popular subject in Japan?

Japan teaches almost all subjects very efficiently. However, some subjects such as Economics, Science, Environment Science, Engineering, Humanities, Marketing, Medicine, Business, and Management are trendy in Japan.

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